Updated May 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Federal Way, Washington (May 2026)
228 W2 trucking carriers are currently posting jobs in Federal Way, Washington as of May 2026. True Transport Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,250. DICK IRVIN INC follows at $2,250/week. Washington freight flows through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma — a major West Coast container complex — with I-5 north-south and I-90 east-west carrying forest-products, agricultural exports from the Yakima Valley, and technology freight.
What changed in May 2026
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Federal Way, Washington's top trucking carriers right now
The top of the list is True Transport Inc. at $2,250/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1True Transport Inc. — $2,250/wk
True Transport Inc. is number-one in Federal Way, Washington this month on the composite ranking. True Transport Inc. pays above the 91st percentile on weekly pay for the Federal Way, Washington market. On unsafe-driving avoidance, the carrier ranks in the 99th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Federal Way, Washington.
#2DICK IRVIN INC — $2,250/wk
DICK IRVIN INC's weekly pay ranks in the 96th percentile across Federal Way, Washington. Strongest FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance — 96th percentile.
#3JK MOVING & STORAGE INC — $2,200/wk
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC pays above the 89th percentile on weekly pay for the Federal Way, Washington market. Strongest FMCSA dimension is unsafe-driving avoidance — 94th percentile.
Also in the top 10: #4 SABUR LLC at $1,850/wk, #5 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #6 ALBA TRANS INC at $3,000/wk, #7 OAK HARBOR FREIGHT LINES INC at $1,750/wk, #8 Dillard Trucking at $2,200/wk, #9 DIVINE ENTERPRISES at $1,375/wk, #10 G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC at $2,045/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Federal Way, Washington
17% of Federal Way, Washington's active CDL postings are regional and 75% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (8%).
Across Federal Way, Washington CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 25% dedicated, 77% take-truck-home, 65% pet-friendly, 63% riders-allowed.
Federal Way, Washington vs Washington: the numbers that diverge
| Federal Way, Washington | Washington top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated routes | 29% | 36% | -7 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 69% | 76% | -7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
The largest gap is on dedicated routes: Federal Way, Washington sits 7 points below the Washington baseline.
Driving CDL in Washington
Washington freight flows through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma — a major West Coast container complex — with I-5 north-south and I-90 east-west carrying forest-products freight, agricultural exports from the Yakima Valley (apples, hops, wine grapes), and technology-sector loads. Mountain passes on I-90 (Snoqualmie, Stevens) are aggressive winter operational variables; chain laws apply liberally from November through April. Cost of living is high in the Puget Sound metros. Washington has no state income tax — meaningful comp pull for drivers based here.
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Where this data comes from
Lanefinder's ranking algorithm weights compensation at 30%, FMCSA SAFER safety at 25%, benefits at 25%, and operational performance at 20%. Compensation reflects pay percentile plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement-frequency adjustments. Benefits scoring is hiring-type-aware. Operational performance comes mostly from how carriers handle real driver applications. Updated May 2026.